iOS: Google just updated Google Maps for the iPhone and iPad, bringing many of the features from last week's Android update to iOS. Most notably, the iPad scored a whole new interface suited to a large screen, and all users will benefit from the improved driving directions, traffic predictions, and transit options. »7/17/13 5:30am 7/17/13 5:30am

Android users have the benefit of having phones that have turn-by-turn navigation and stellar maps right out of the box. Turn on your phone, and you instantly have a tool to get you anywhere in the world you need to go. There are plenty of alternatives for Android, and some of them are really good—but thanks to… »1/10/13 10:30am 1/10/13 10:30am

Riding public transportation is a great way to save yourself a little money and cut the stress from a gruelling highway commute. But that doesn't mean public transportation doesn't come with its own unique set of problems. From the weirdos on the bus to the seemingly random schedule, it's easy to lose your mind.… »9/11/12 6:00am 9/11/12 6:00am

Android: Google Maps for Android updates today with several improvements, but the most notable is a new Transit Navigation feature that adds GPS-assisted, stop-by-stop navigation for public transit. Launch it, set your destination, and, among other things, it buzzes and tells you when it's time to get off the train. »7/06/11 9:49am 7/06/11 9:49am